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Toyota Paseo / Cynos

Toyota Paseo
Manufacturer	Toyota
Also called	Toyota Cynos
Production	1991-1999
Assembly	Takaoka, Toyama, Japan
Predecessor	Toyota Corolla Coupe
Successor	Toyota Platz/Echo
Class	Sport compact
Layout	FF layout
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	93.7 in (2380 mm)
Curb weight	975 kg (2150 lb)

The Toyota Paseo (known as the Cynos in Japan and other regions) was released in 1991 and was loosely based on the Toyota Tercel. It replaced the Toyota Corolla coupe and hatchback. It was available as a coupe and in later models as a convertible. Toyota stopped selling the car in the United States in 1997, however the car continued to be sold in Canada, Europe and Japan until 1999, before being replaced by the Echo in 2000. Prices varied from US$14 999 to US$17 999. The Paseo like the Tercel, shares a similar platform to both the Toyota Starlet and Toyota Cynos. Several parts are interchangeable between the four.

First generation

First generation
Production	1991-1994
Body style(s)	2-door coupe
Engine(s)	1.5L 100 hp (70 kW) I4
Length	163.2 in (4145 mm)
Width	65.2 in (1656 mm)
Height	50.2 in (1275 mm)
Related	Toyota Tercel Toyota Cressida Toyota Celica Geo Prizm

The first generation of the Paseo was made from 1991 to 1995. Based off the Tercel, the Paseo featured a 1.5 L E series 5E-FE I4 engine. In most places, the Paseo's engine was rated at 100 hp (74 kW @ 6400 rpm) and 91 ft·lbf (124 Nm @ 3200 rpm) of torque. In California and other states with California level emissions standards, it was rated at 93 hp (69 kW) and 100 lbf·ft (136 Nm) of torque. It was offered with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic.

Second generation

Second generation
Production	1995-1999
Body style(s)	2-door coupe 2-door convertible
Engine(s)	1.5L 93 hp (69 kW) I4
Length	163.6 in (4155 mm)
Width	65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height	50 in (1270 mm)
Related	Toyota Tercel Toyota Celica Toyota Corolla Toyota RAV4 Geo/Chevrolet Prizm

The second generation of the Paseo was introduced in 1996. Apart from some modernizing in the engine electronics, the only noticeable change was in the body sheetmetal. In 1997, a convertible model was introduced. However, this was the last year the Paseo was sold in the United States. Toyota stopped selling the Paseo completely in 1999. In order to reduce emissions levels, the second generation Paseo's engine was reduced to the same specifications as the California CARB models, delivering 93 hp (69 kW) and 100 lbf·ft (136 Nm), this, another E series engine, the 5E-FE I4 engine.

It was sold in Britain from 1996 to 1998, but was withdrawn due to slow sales, as its bland styling failed to attract the number of customers that Toyota might have hoped.